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P207 RGF

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,130 mi
Last recorded141,130 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 RGF
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 141,130 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 141,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 133,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 133,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 125,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 119,548 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 119,539 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 117,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 117,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 113,993 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 110,975 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear hub area,may indicate wearing bearing.

Pass 27 May 2006 108,031 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 108,031 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2005 105,085 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?

Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,679
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
81,151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,967
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,545
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,957
Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,166
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P207 RGF is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 140,712 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 405 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,967 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P207 RGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 405 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P207 RGF registered?

P207 RGF is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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